Caprylyl peroxide
Agent Name
Caprylyl peroxide
CAS Number
762-16-3
Formula
C16-H30-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Octyl peroxide; [Hawley] Dicaprylyl peroxide; Dioctanoyl peroxide; Octanoyl peroxide; Peroxide, bis(1-oxooctyl); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Peroxides, Organic
Description
Straw-colored liquid with a sharp odor; Immiscible with water; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as an initiator for suspension or mass polymerization of vinyl chloride monomers; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause burns to skin and eyes; Highly flammable; May spontaneously ignite on exposure to air; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000602 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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